Film makers... Mon tae Glasgow!

James Bond in Glencoe

When we think of film, we often think of the glamour of LA and the massive film studios that come with it. But other countries are starting to make an impact in film. Like Scotland! We've seen World War Z filmed in Glasgow's very own George Square and James Bond's Skyfall filmed in Glencoe. 

But, to be honest, Scotland we can do so much better, if only we had the resources. I think not only Scotland but specifically Glasgow has definitely been left behind in the movie race and it's time that this should change.

Where's our Studio?!

With Glasgow specifically becoming a hot spot for recent big, blockbuster movies, it's unbelievable that we still don't have any film studios. I mean you would think this would be a given considering our unreliable weather. But, no. 

Pinewood Studios in England

This also means with the poor film production facilities in Glasgow, many media/production/film studies graduates struggle for jobs in Scotland so have to move down south in order to have a chance in the industry like to Pinewood Studios in England. So this pretty much means that we are losing out on the income and expertise of film makers as we simply don't have the facilities that they need to make a film.

However, there is a small light at the end of the tunnel! Yes, Glasgow is set to have a film studio complex due to be completed in 2017 so for people like me, who are hoping to work in the film industry, this couldn't come at a more perfect time (it happens to be the year I'm due to graduate). I'm not saying that having Glasgow film studios will stop me moving to sunny LA or London but at least I'll feel conflicted about it...


"Mon' tae Glasgae"

Eilean Donan Castle - Scotland's Western Highlands

If Glasgow can be turned into Philadelphia for World War Z, then it can be turned into... pretty much anything really. Glasgow actually has so much potential for filming like for a city, central Glasgow can be used and for old stunning architecture, places like Glasgow University could be used. So why don't we actively advertise not only Glasgow's potential but Scotland's potential! I'm not just being biased because I live here but Scotland is a beautiful country with landscapes to die for with a mixtures of lochs and amazing colours spread throughout the hills.


So Scotland, whilst you have shown that you definitely can cater to film makers needs. But Glasgow, you seem to have fallen behind the movie craze and now its time to grab film makers by the hand and show them that we can become a film capital. You can change Glasgow to look like any city in the world and we will soon have the film studios so that any movie you can think of can be filmed right here. So, why not?

C'mon tae Glasgow and we'll show you how it's done.